What - and why - the pediatric surgeon should know about twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome

Francois I. Luks; Stephen R. Carr; Monique E. De Paepe; Thomas F. Tracy

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.03.056

What - and why - the pediatric surgeon should know about twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome

Francois I. Luks, Stephen R. Carr, Monique E. De Paepe, Thomas F. Tracy

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Abstract

Endoscopic laser ablation of placental vessels is the most commonly performed fetal operation today. Herein, we review the pathophysiology of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and the challenges of its treatment. Pediatric surgeons, with their knowledge of fetal and congenital pathology, and their technical expertise with minimally invasive surgery, can be of great benefit to the patient and the medical team.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1063-1069
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of pediatric surgery
Volume	40
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.03.056
State	Published - Jul 2005

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Surgery
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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